Davis, California vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 44.2% cheaper than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $83,669 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Houghton
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Davis, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower